Severe Thunderstorms and Heat Potential Today
Heat and Severe Storms Possible
www.weather.govI don’t have live access to current alerts right now, but I can help you interpret how to find the latest moderate thunderstorm warnings and what to look for.
What to check for the latest moderate thunderstorm warning
- National Weather Service (NWS) alerts: Look at the NWS office nearest you (for Los Angeles, that would be the Weather Prediction Center/Weather Forecast Office generally handling your region). Check the NWS text and polygon warnings for thunderstorm threats, including “Severe Thunderstorm Warning” or “Severe Thunderstorm Watch,” and any notes about moderate risk levels for impacts like hail, strong winds, or flash flooding.
- Local news and weather apps: Local TV stations and apps (e.g., your city’s news channels, the NWS mobile alerts) often push real-time alerts and brief safety guidance when warnings are in effect.
- Met or national agencies: In the U.S., the National Weather Service and NOAA Weather Radio are reliable sources. In other regions, corresponding national meteorological agencies publish warnings with similar severity scales.
What to do if you’re under a moderate thunderstorm warning
- Seek shelter indoors away from windows if the storm approaches or strengthens.
- Avoid using electrical appliances that aren’t essential during lightning activity.
- If driving, slow down and avoid flooded roadways; turn around, don’t drown.
- Monitor reputable sources for updated warnings and follow any local emergency instructions.
If you’d like, I can help you set up a quick checklist or provide links to the official pages for your area. I can also summarize any specific alert text you share. Would you like me to tailor this to Los Angeles specifically and pull in the most recent guidance you send me?